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Edward A. Maldonado, Esq.
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Wireless Providers and Commercial Radio Services (CRM) /MVNO

Our frim works with a variety of providers within the field of wireless.  Our services include licensure and regulatory matters with the FCC, defense of FCC violations, commercial transactions and contracts, as well as consultation as to commercial and regulatory implications of new services or internal problems.   We work with commercial operator licensees on a one-on-one basis whether they are an upstart reseller, an MVNO wholesale reseller or a seasoned company.

The FCC requires all telecommunication carriers to offer international and domestic commercial service originating or terminating in the United States to obtain a Section 214 authority before providing service.  The term telecommunication carriers has been interrupted by the FCC to include wireless providers and commercial radio services including but not limited to Personal Communications Service (PCS), Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) service, Private Land Mobile Radio service and satellite services.  The requirement to seek Authority pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 214 to provide international or domestic long distance services is absolute. The statute is a prohibitive statute requiring prior approval by the FCC before services can be rendered.  This requirement is not only limited to upstart companies in the telecommunication field, but also acquisitions of telecommunication carriers by other carriers or companies, who must seek a transfer of control prior to any acquisition of a carrier or its assets, be they large or small.

Along with an FCC 214 License, Wireless Providers and Commercial Radio Service Providers offering services that originate or terminate within the United States are required to obtain other licenses.  Wireless providers seeking to provide services in specific frequencies must acquire the requisite FCC License in order to provide that service.  The type of license required is broken down by the FCC into categories which include but not limited to the flowing; 218-219 MHz Radio Service, 220 MHz Service, 3650-3700 MHz Radio Service ,Basic Exchange Telephone Radio Service, Broadband PCS, Cellular Services, and Commercial Radio Operator License Program. 

Auction Requirement for Wireless Providers

Wireless providers seeking to offer services in the electromagnetic spectrum are required to go through the auction process.  The FCC has the authority to use these auctions to resolve mutually exclusive applications for initial licenses.  If offering services such as public safety radio services, digital television licenses to replace analog licenses, and non-commercial educational and public broadcast stations then the wireless provider will be exempted from the auction process. The FCC is required to open these auctions to any eligible company or individual that submits an application and upfront payment, and is found to be a qualified bidder by the Commission. FCC auctions are conducted electronically and are accessible over the Internet.

Commercial Operator License

To perform specific transmitter operations, maintenance and repair on international fixed public radio communication stations along with ship and aircraft stations, the FCC requires a person to hold a commercial operator license. Depending of the type of service you will be providing, the FCC will require a specific type of commercial operator license.  The FCC currently issues the following types of commercial operator licenses and endorsements, all having their own specific qualifications.

To obtain a Commercial Operator License the FCC requires the applicant to fulfill the requisite written and/or telegraphy examination, submit the original Proof of Passing and the FCC Form 605. Those applying for a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator License need not submit Proof of Passing Certificate. An applicant who has filed an application for a commercial operator license with the FCC, and who holds a Proof of Passing Certificate(s) indicating that he or she passed the requisite examination(s) within the previous 365 days, is authorized to exercise the rights and privileges of the applied-for operator license during the period before the FCC acts on the application, but only for a period of 90 days from the date the application was filed, provided that the applicant has not had a commercial radio operator license revoked or suspended in the past, and is not the subject of an ongoing suspension proceeding.
Applicant must be aware that only certain licenses are issued for the holder's lifetime, which are the following

Other licenses are issued for a 5 year terms, they are the following;

Since every operator is unique in their experience, business plans and service offerings, we recommend that you contact our offices for a consultation as a pre-requisite to any quote for work.   The firm stands ready to assist your business with its regulatory and business matters, but must understand you and your company as a client.

Contact our firm today at (305) 477- 7580, Toll-Free at 1-877-245-6326, or via e-mail for general questions as to our specific services or representation on a particular matter.

Individuals and businesses facing the threat of imminent lawsuits, regulatory Enforcement Actions or criminal charges are urged to contact The Law Offices of Edward A. Maldonado PA today to schedule a complementary consultation from our South Florida law firm.  Time is always of the essence in such cases.

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